How to pronounce important
adjective Having a lot of value or significance.
Written sound guide
imPORtuhnt
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give POR the strongest beat
Stress POR. Keep the first and last syllables lighter so the middle beat stands out.
01imLighter beat
02PORStrongest beat
03tuhntLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“This is an important question.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say important slowly. Give POR the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with important.
What should I check?
Stress POR. Keep the first and last syllables lighter so the middle beat stands out. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
